Gjalt Weistra
About Gjalt Weistra
Gjalt Weistra is a Teamleider Assemblage at Quadient in Drachten, the Netherlands, with over 20 years of experience in assembly and engineering roles. He has a background in personnel management and operational efficiency, having previously worked at Neopost Technologies B.V. for 14 years.
Work at Quadient
Gjalt Weistra has been employed at Quadient as Teamleider Assemblage since 2019. In this role, he oversees assembly operations in Drachten, the Netherlands. He substitutes for the manager of assembly during their absence, ensuring that operations continue smoothly. His responsibilities include coaching self-managing teams to enhance coordination and productivity on the assembly lines.
Previous Experience at Neopost Technologies B.V.
Gjalt Weistra worked at Neopost Technologies B.V. for 14 years, from 2005 to 2019, where he held various positions. He began as a Magazijn medewerker from 1990 to 1993, then transitioned to Monteur/Eindafsteller from 1993 to 2000. He served as Line Engineer from 2000 to 2005 and later as Assistent Teamleader Assembly until 2019. His roles involved managing assembly processes and personnel.
Education and Expertise
Gjalt Weistra studied at De Friese Poort Drachten, where he achieved a Werkvoorbereider Fabricage MBO 4 qualification. He also attended NCOI Opleidingen, earning an MBO in Mechatronica. His educational background supports his expertise in assembly operations and team management.
Coaching and Management Skills
In his current role and previous positions, Gjalt Weistra has demonstrated strong coaching and management skills. He advises on personnel policies, including hiring and managing absenteeism. He maintains relationships with staffing agencies to ensure an adequate workforce for assembly lines. He has also implemented LEAN and 5S methodologies to improve efficiency in assembly operations.